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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

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Helpless

Where do I start...my son is 6 and is on his 3 medication for ADHD. He is on Adderal XR. He takes 10 mg in the morning along with 5 mg in the am and at noon....

Where do I start...my son is 6 and is on his 3 medication for ADHD. He is on Add...

Kellbo33

•6 years ago

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So excited!

My 15 year old son has been on Concerta 18 mg for almost 3 weeks. Before the medication I would check the web pages for homework. The teachers post the work...

My 15 year old son has been on Concerta 18 mg for almost 3 weeks. Before the me...

Jaxy53

•6 years ago

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Wanting to try new ADHD medication

My daughter and I are willing to try new medication for grandson. Our main issue is a lack of focus at and at school, and excessive talking. We've seen the...

My daughter and I are willing to try new medication for grandson. Our main issue...

Grandma01

•6 years ago

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My daughter is 11 years old and diagnosed with ADHD this is her first year in middle school she is not a bad kid but has typical ADHD behaviours every day she...

My daughter is 11 years old and diagnosed with ADHD this is her first year in mi...

Ericanason

•6 years ago

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Questioning our doctor

So my son had his ADD eval last Saturday. The doctor looked over the sheets my husband and i and his teachers filled out, he asked me questions for probably 45...

So my son had his ADD eval last Saturday. The doctor looked over the sheets my h...

Shelldawn21

•6 years ago

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ADHD help

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD in 2016. We have been on 4 different doses of Focalin, the latest being 25 mg. I have removed all red dye from his...

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD in 2016. We have been on 4 different...

Blessed2bmom

•6 years ago

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Daughter Diagnosed with ADHD, any tips/stories with similar situations are welcomed?!

My 6 year old Daughter just got diagnosed with ADHD(combined type). She doesn't have any behavior issues, she's a sweet, well mannered little girl. She does...

My 6 year old Daughter just got diagnosed with ADHD(combined type). She doesn't ...

addyy_e

•6 years ago

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Guanficine

For those whose children are taking Guanfacine? What time do you give it to them? Thanks!

For those whose children are taking Guanfacine? What time do you give it to them...

mumford214

•6 years ago

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Problems with Adderall rebound

My son is on 10 mg of Adderall, which seems to have stopped working. When we went up to 12.5 it did not help at all. Back down to 10, but lots of behaviors...

My son is on 10 mg of Adderall, which seems to have stopped working. When we wen...

mumford214

•6 years ago

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Can you share your experience with Abilify?

My son was diagnosed with ADHD last September. He is 13 yo. Typical adhd, problems with attention in school, motivation, staying on task. Ritalin worked ok for...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD last September. He is 13 yo. Typical adhd, proble...

Aniusia

•6 years ago

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Going better

I haven’t posted in awhile but surprisingly things are going well his appetite hasn’t picked up yet so I’m thinking of changing his meds we recently had an...

I haven’t posted in awhile but surprisingly things are going well his appetite h...

Melissanmylittleman

•6 years ago

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i found this out and my childs school keeps denieing it

It's important to understand your rights as a parent. Additionally, when establishing a 504 plan or an IEP the district can provide you an advocate at no cost...

It's important to understand your rights as a parent. Additionally, when establi...

klarashephard

•6 years ago

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Vyvanse

I'm new here and just wanted to ask for some guidance. Anyone has experience with their child taking Vyvanse for ADHD and ODD. Any strange side effects I...

I'm new here and just wanted to ask for some guidance. Anyone has experience wit...

Deaniec

•6 years ago

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SPECT testing

Has anyone done any SPECT testing? And if so what was your experience?

Cheerf

•6 years ago

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Non-Stimulants

Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on Focalin and he didn’t do well on adderall either. Both medication I feel add anger and aggressive...

Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on Focalin and he didn’t d...

Cjlyn

•6 years ago

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Adderall- first day

Today my son took 5mg of Adderall for the first time. When he came home from school, he says his hands were shaky in school and he felt hyper. He also says he...

Today my son took 5mg of Adderall for the first time. When he came home from sch...

Aniusia

•6 years ago

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Help

Good afternoon, I'm a grandmother of a 9 year old girl. She is in the fourth grade. She was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in the second grade. I have full...

Good afternoon, I'm a grandmother of a 9 year old girl. She is in the fourth g...

Sherry60

•6 years ago

1 Reply

School Discrimination Against ADHD

It's important to understand your rights as a parent. Additionally, when establishing a 504 plan or an IEP the district can provide you an advocate at no cost...

It's important to understand your rights as a parent. Additionally, when establi...

26ash

•6 years ago

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struggling

I have a 10 year old son that was diagnosed in January with ADHD and since then has been diagnosed with depression. This child is my step son legally but I...

I have a 10 year old son that was diagnosed in January with ADHD and since then ...

kelliac

•6 years ago

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How long it takes for methylphenidate to take effect?

My 8 years old daughter started taking methylphenidate of 2.5 mg once a day for the past week because of her lack of concentration during class. However,...

My 8 years old daughter started taking methylphenidate of 2.5 mg once a day for ...

robleser

•6 years ago

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Is anyone else here parenting multiple children with ADHD?

Hi! I'm a mom of 4 kiddos, and we have multiple diagnosises. My oldest daughter is almost 8 years old, and she has autism and ADHD. My second child is 6 years...

Hi! I'm a mom of 4 kiddos, and we have multiple diagnosises. My oldest daughter ...

Momof4blessings

•6 years ago

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Hi! I'm new here...😊

I'm a mom of four kiddos, two of which have ADHD. I'm looking for some support!

Momof4blessings

•6 years ago

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being defiant

Is being defiant and having a tantrum common when child with ADHD is asked to do something that s/he does not want to do (otherwise seems to keep emotions in...

Is being defiant and having a tantrum common when child with ADHD is asked to do...

DoodleyDukes

•6 years ago

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Tiptoe

Does anyone else feel they have to tiptoe around what they say to their child for fear of their reactions..... I have been having this problem all day he is in...

Does anyone else feel they have to tiptoe around what they say to their child fo...

Vicx08

•6 years ago

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adhd

my daughter has this and she is 10 i dont know what to do can you guys help me

klarashephard

•6 years ago

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New to ADHD diagnosis

We just found out that our 8 y.o. son has ADHD but do not know the type or severity yet. Looking for info on: (1) what additional "testing" was done besides...

We just found out that our 8 y.o. son has ADHD but do not know the type or sever...

DoodleyDukes

•6 years ago

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How to discuss ADHD with 5yo sibling?

Looking for some advice/tips on how to discuss ADHD with my non-ADHD 5 yo son. I think he's having some jealousy issues, as well as is the brunt of some of...

Looking for some advice/tips on how to discuss ADHD with my non-ADHD 5 yo son. ...

AFoMom27

•6 years ago

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My Boy- ADHD combined type

Hi! My 3rd child was diagnosed two years ago with ADHD combined type. He has been doing really well on Focalin 15 mg. It’s like night and day! However, after...

Hi! My 3rd child was diagnosed two years ago with ADHD combined type. He has bee...

Kiki45

•6 years ago

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4 years old with ADHD

My son diagnosed with ADHD,, need recommendations which types of therapies I need to work with for him “ occupational, play or behavioral therapist “

My son diagnosed with ADHD,, need recommendations which types of therapies I nee...

androcasper

•6 years ago

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Mentally drained mama....

Hey everyone...I'm new here. I have a daughter with ADHD(diagnosed @age 4) . She is turning 21 on the 15th of this month and I am growing more concerned about...

Hey everyone...I'm new here. I have a daughter with ADHD(diagnosed @age 4) . Sh...

Tiffany1973

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2018

Helpless

So excited!

Wanting to try new ADHD medication

Any advice

Questioning our doctor

ADHD help

Daughter Diagnosed with ADHD, any tips/stories with similar situations are welcomed?!

Guanficine

Problems with Adderall rebound

Can you share your experience with Abilify?

Going better

i found this out and my childs school keeps denieing it

Vyvanse

SPECT testing

Non-Stimulants

Adderall- first day

Help

School Discrimination Against ADHD

struggling

How long it takes for methylphenidate to take effect?

Is anyone else here parenting multiple children with ADHD?

Hi! I'm new here...😊

being defiant

Tiptoe

adhd

New to ADHD diagnosis

How to discuss ADHD with 5yo sibling?

My Boy- ADHD combined type

4 years old with ADHD

Mentally drained mama....

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Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

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